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SERENADE sign-up

5/28/2022

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Serenade - Serenade- Serenade

We are starting a list of those interested in learning and performing selections of George Balanchine's early masterpiece SERENADE. A guest instructor/choreographer will set the dance. 
August 1-5th 
9am -2pm
Studio 205
Participation is non-graded. Open to all. En pointe a plus but not necessary. Everyone welcome to  experience the Balanchine technique. This will be an extra dance for you to perform during Dance Concert.
Please let me know if you are interested:
david.cesler@jefferson.kyschools.us


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Join us for the NHSDA end of the year celebration!

5/7/2022

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Please join us for an end of the year celebration for the National Honor Society for Dance Arts Friday, May 13 from 2:30-3:30 in the YPAS Annex Canteen.  
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NHSDA Renewal Points Due

4/30/2022

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Students who were inducted into the National Honor Society for Dance Arts prior to the 2021-2022 school year must turn in their 15 renewal points by May 13.  Seniors who turn in their renewal points will receive their NHSDA graduation cords.  

NHSDA Points
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Purchase Tickets for Dance Mosaic

4/30/2022

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Dance Mosaic will take place May 20 and 21 at 7:30 pm at Lincoln Performing Arts School.  Tickets are $5- Purchase tickets at www.ypas.ludus.com starting on Tuesday, May 3.  Don't wait!  This show tends to sell out.  ​ 
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Reminder- Apply for the Dorothy P. King Scholarship

4/25/2022

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Attenntion YPAS Sophomore and Junior Dance Ensemble Majors and Parents:

​The DOROTHY P. KING CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT FOR DANCE

a component fund of the Community Foundation of Louisville, will
 provide financial assistance for dance students to attend a summer dance program or dance conservancy. Sophomore and Junior Dancers may contact the YPAS Counseling or Dance Department to apply for this scholarship. Each year in May, the Community Foundation of Louisville will finalize the selection process and announce the scholarship recipient. The scholarship grants will be up to $1000 toward the student's summer dance tuition and fees.

Students who are interested in applying for a scholarship from the 
Dorothy P. King Charitable Endowment for Dance must meet the following eligibility requirements:
 Applicant must be a sophomore or junior YPAS Dance Ensemble Major;
Applicant must be enrolled in the Dance Ensemble Class and has clearly demonstrated continued improvement in his/her dance technique and dance artistry and has honored all ensemble contract requirements;
Applicants must have been accepted into a summer dance program or conservatory for the following summer;
Applicants must have earned all A's or B's in all YPAS Dance Majors Courses;
Applicants must have an overall 3.25/4.0 Grade Point Average;
Applicant has demonstrated financial need;
Applicant displays a passion for dance and a desire to improve;
Applicant must submit (1) a Letter of Recommendation from a YPAS Dance faculty member and (2) a typed essay describing the applicant's desire, dedication, and potential in dance and how attending the summer dance program will benefit him/her.

​To apply,
 provide Ms. Romans with the following documents no later than April 29, 2022:
A copy of your letter of acceptance from the summer dance study program or conservancy;
Documentation of the cost of the summer dance program to which the student has been accepted;
Documentation of your financial need (parent's income tax return);
A letter of recommendation from a YPAS dance faculty member;
A typed essay describing your desire, dedication, and potential in dance and how attending the summer dance program will benefit you as a future artist.
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NHSDA photo shoot 4/15/22

4/14/2022

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Please join us for a photo shoot on Friday, April 15 from 2:30-3:30.  We will meet in the Annex Canteen. 
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Dance Informance Cancelled for 4/14/22

4/14/2022

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We will present Informance to the Dance Department only during White 4 in the 205 studio on 4/15/22.  We will contact the freshman dance major's teachers to let them know that the freshman will be missing fourth block.  
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Dance Concert 2022 photos

3/19/2022

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Check out these Dance Concert Photos!

Dance Concert Photos
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NHSDA Induction

3/19/2022

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The National Honor Society for Dance Arts Induction will take place at Informance on April 14.  In order for students to be inducted on this day, they must complete the online application and email their their points to Ms. Ruttan no later than Saturday, April 2.  Click the link below to find more information.

​NHSDA
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Call for Student Choreography Proposals

3/4/2022

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The YPAS Dance Department would like to produce 3 new dances by student choreographers for the 2022 Mosaic Dance Concert on May 20-21st. Selected student choreographers will have the opportunity to participate in a one-on-one choreography mentorship with one of the YPAS Dance faculty and receive full support as they work with ensemble dancers during the Red 4 class to bring their vision to the stage.  All dance majors taking the dance ensemble class are eligible and encouraged to apply for this exciting and resume-boosting  opportunity! 

Proposals due APRIL 4.
Click here for more details and to apply. 


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